OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 869479 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70027031 

Salary:  $65,817.18 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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WORKING TITLE: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Procurement.

The mission of the Bureau of Procurement in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the efficient, ethical, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for the Department's operations.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develops procurement strategies aligned with the requirements of Florida Statutes 287 and 255 and Florida Administrative Code
• Rule 60D.
• Collaborates with Department stakeholders to understand project needs, timelines and specifications.
• Conducts market research and analysis to identify potential vendors and suppliers and estimate project costs.
• Research available procurement methods and vehicles for allowability, feasibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Prepares and manages approvals of formal solicitation documents, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Department policies.
• Coordinates the solicitation process, including advertisement, travel to site visits solicitation opening, evaluation of vendor responses based on predefined criteria and recommending award.
• Assists in contract negotiations.
• Drafts and manages approvals of contract documents, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Departmental policies.
• Coordinates the solicitation process, including advertisement, travel to site visits, solicitation opening, evaluation of vendor responses based on predefined criteria and recommending award.
• Assists in the resolution of contract disputes as necessary.
• Ensures all procurement activities comply with Florida Statutes and other relevant regulations.
• Maintains accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts, and vendor performance.
• Provides documentation and support for audits and reviews as required.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Conducts vendor evaluations and assessments to ensure quality and reliability.
• Resolves vendor related issues and disputes in a timely and professional manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of construction industry practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities.
• Knowledge of the State of Florida purchasing rules and regulations, procedures, techniques and practices relating to Chapter 287 and Chapter 255, Florida Statues.
• Proficiency in desktop applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), and the Vendor Bid System (VBS).
• Knowledge relating to methods of compiling, organizing, and researching information on available suppliers, current contracts with other similar entities, and cost drivers.
• Give great customer service to internal and external customers by dealing with people in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work effectively in independent and team-centric

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess four (4) years of professional experience with contracts and solicitations.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with project management principles.
• Project Manager Professional (PMP).
• Certifications in public procurement including but not limited to the following:
  • Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
  • Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
  • Florida Certified Contract negotiator (FCCN)

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.